Education: Boonsboro High School, class of 1971. Did five-year apprenticeship training through Hagerstown Junior College, Associated Builders and Contractors and the State of Maryland.

Mentor: "I have two mentors. Frank Barr (grandfather) - He is one of my mentors because of his dedication to hard work and his values. He always gave others more than they expected. Jack E. Barr (father) - He is my other mentor because of his dedication and his business sense. He was all about serving others first."

Favorite part of your job: "Meeting new people."

Least favorite part of your job: "Paperwork - government bureaucracy"

Biggest challenge of your job: "Keeping up with technology and the ever-increasing pace of work schedules."

Fantasy job: "I'm not sure there is one. Every job has its own set of challenges and responsibilities."

Favorite music: Classical jazz

Favorite car: "Any vehicle with a turbo diesel"

Type of car you drive now: Ford truck (diesel)

Last book read: "The Purpose-Driven Life" by Rick Warren

Last movie seen: "The Terminal"

Favorite TV show: "Anything on The Learning Channel"

Hobbies: Farming, motorcycles and horses

What was your first job? "Mowing lawns and washing trucks at Miller-Liskey Electric Co. (the former name of Ellsworth Electric). I was about 12."

Favorite quote: "Better to be thought a fool than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Source unknown.

If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be? "Abraham Lincoln. He was a true statesman who handled many tests of fortitude - rejection, persecution, turmoil - in our country's history."